David DeJesus

About

Puerto Rican outfielder who joined the Chicago Cubs in 2012 after 7 seasons with the Kansas City Royals.

Before Fame

He chose to play three seasons at Rutgers University despite being drafted in 1997 out of Manalapan High School.

Trivia

He hit his first career grand slam with the Royals on June 15, 2008.

Family Life

He married Kimberly DeJesus in 2011.

Associated With

He earned a starting role for the Royals after Carlos Beltran was traded away in 2004.